The CountryFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex Worker: Why NZ’s primary assets are disappearingAlex Worker warns New Zealand risks becoming a price-taker in its own land.21 Nov 08:11 AM
The Country'Significant failure': Foodstuffs fined $39k for selling recalled hummusNearly 83,000 units of hummus products were recalled in 2023 over salmonella fears.20 Nov 06:17 AM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
The Country'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTraffic jams and turmeric lattes - the urban show no one asked forOPINION: Imagine a celebration of urban behaviour and big city quirks for rural folk.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryComvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meetingProxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.12 Nov 10:08 PM
The Country‘I just felt sick’: Mum recounts horrifying moment her baby went limpEight-week-old Iris was airlifted after collapsing at her rural home.12 Nov 12:00 AM
The CountryReducing on-farm emissions on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins. 11 Nov 12:42 AM
The CountryCornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage ComvitaComvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid. 10 Nov 12:12 AM
The CountryRegional buffer zones urged to stop Asian hornet spreadNorthland beekeeper believes regions have two years to stop the hornet spreading.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Moving house? You've been doing it wrongOPINION: I like the idea of moving house like you’re entering witness protection.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryHow this Southland couple farm with the future in mindGrant and Bernadette Weller prove sustainability and profit can go hand in hand.07 Nov 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Smith: Why NZ's heifers don’t deserve the climate blameDr Kevin Trenberth says biogenic methane is part of a natural carbon cycle.06 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North IslandThunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.06 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDeadline day: Will the Govt move to close Gloriavale’s school? Lake Brunner School has 58 students: a Gloriavale influx could completely change it.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Incredibly rare': Farmers asked to keep an eye out for kakīThe kakī/black stilt is one of the world’s most endangered wetland birds.03 Nov 07:55 PM
The CountryFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
The CountrySouthland farmers rally after severe winds leave lasting damageOne dairy family lost two cow sheds and staff houses in the fierce winds.03 Nov 03:54 AM
The Country31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting networkShots fired near a Cheviot home in April sparked the police investigation.02 Nov 11:05 PM
The CountryHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
The CountryNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
The Country'Where's the help?': Clutha farmers count cost of devastating stormFarmers say insurance won’t cover the kilometres of fences destroyed.30 Oct 02:50 AM
The CountryHalter replaces 30 towers after storm hits virtual farm fencing networkAbout 70 South Island farms lost service after last week’s wild storms.29 Oct 11:27 PM
The CountryRural nurses race to lift measles vaccination rates as outbreak growsOnly 72% of Māori under the age of 5 are vaccinated against measles.29 Oct 11:12 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBay News: 'An exciting vision': Matauri Bay artist transforms old farm shedThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.29 Oct 03:55 PM
The CountryTimbersports world champ Jack Jordon on The CountryJamie Mackay's guests include Todd Charteris, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Jack Jordon29 Oct 01:21 AM